Summer ends for Beaufort County teachers

Literacy coach Pat Girard organizies a table full of books while getting ready for the new school year Monday afternoon at Pritchardville Elementary. "My husband has been helping me," said Girard. "He spent eight hours here last time, so he's off today."

Literacy coach Pat Girard organizies a table full of books while getting ready for the new school year Monday afternoon at Pritchardville Elementary. "My husband has been helping me," said Girard. "He spent eight hours here last time, so he's off today."

Teachers for Beaufort County School District returned to work Monday to get ready for the return of students next Monday. Last year, nearly 20,000 students attended Beaufort County schools.